The City of Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department is seeking proposals to replace a 2004 Eldorado Aero Elite, twenty-eight passenger bus on a Chevy C5500 chassis, with a gas 8.1 GM engine. The City desires to replace the Current Unit with a new unit that meets the following specifications: • 30-passenger (up to 32 passenger) bus, to include a chair lift and two accessible spots • Heavy duty chassis to carry the load of passengers • Above head storage (open) • Plenty of grab rails (enter & exit) • Robust heating and cooling to serve passengers • Back-up camera • PA for inside bus • Lap belts for passengers • Upgraded driver's seat The City is requesting two quotes that include the specifications above: 1. Base Quote – Heavy Duty Cassis with Gas Engine 2. Alternate Quote – Heavy Duty Cassis with Diesel Engine Additionally, the City will consider options involving a trade-in for the value of the Current Unit.
